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Still Rings - Gymnastics Apparatus
"The Rings" or "Still Rings" is a gymnastics apparatus only used by men.
No other apparatus requires that much strength, which is one of the
reasons why
female gymnasts don't compete on the rings.
Two wooden rings are suspended on wire cables from a 5,75 meters high
point and
hang 275 cm off the floor.
The gymnast
performs a routine demonstrating balance, strength, and
dynamic skills without
letting the rings themselves swing.
Find technical instructions for the rings at gymnastics main.
Technical details: Still Rings - Gymnastics Apparatus
- The rings are suspended from a 5,75 m high point and hang 2,75 m off the floor.
Usually a steel frame is built up for competitions, but many gymnastics
gyms have
the rings hanging from the ceiling.
Distance between the two wooden rings: 50 cm
The inside diameter of the rings is 18 cm. Outside diameter: 23,6
The landing area is protected by 20 cm thick mats.
- Routines on the rings consist of swings, strength and hold parts.
Typical techniques:
Giant swings from handstand to handstand.
Holds like the iron cross => Extend you arms to horizontal level and
keep your body vertical for at least 2 seconds.
- If you are too short to reach the rings on your own, your coach is allowed to lift you up.
The dismount must be done alone and has to be landend in a stuck linging.
Stuck landing =>
Landing on both feet together without an extra step.
Typical dismount: Create momentum with giant swings which lead to a back flip and
land in a stuck landing.
- Deductions are given for:
Bad form.
Falls.
Empty swings.
Bad dismouts or landings.
Too long or too short routines.
Trainer advice: Still Rings - Gymnastics Apparatus
- Work on your upper body strength.
- Make sure the area under the rings is well protected if you are learning new skills.
- Many horizontal bar skills are similar to techniques performed on the rings.
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